Beautiful Jay vs Ratchet-tailed Treepie
Cyanolyca pulchra compared with Temnurus temnurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Jay | Ratchet-tailed Treepie |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanolyca pulchra | Temnurus temnurus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae | Corvidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.6 cm (10.5 in) | 26.3 cm (10.4 in) |
| Weight | 97.25 g (3.43 oz) | 138.0 g (4.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Beautiful Jay
Least Concern
Ratchet-tailed Treepie
About These Birds
Beautiful Jay
The Beautiful Jay is a rare, near-threatened jay restricted to the humid cloud forests of the western Andes in Colombia and Ecuador. It has striking brilliant blue plumage with a black mask, and is considered one of the most attractive jays. It forages in small groups in the forest canopy and midstory, feeding on insects, fruits, and small vertebrates.